Experience a world of culinary wonders at your fingertips, discover the best restaurants near you, get personalized recommendations Download the new JRE app!

Michael Ammon

A talented top chef who conjures up excellent terroir-based German cuisine

Michael Ammon is owner and chef at restaurant Gasthaus Jakob. Following his culinary training as a restaurant specialist under Christian F. Grainer, Michael did an apprenticeship with Franz Feckl in Ehningen and studied at JRE Elite School in Koblenz. Next, he worked at various restaurants, including Blauer Bock and  Le Stollberg. In 2016, he decided it was time for his own establishment. He opened Gasthaus Jakob in the Bavarian Forest, where he delights his guests with his innovative terroir-based specialties. 

My cuisine is classic, sometimes crazy, but always honest.

Michael Ammon

Gasthaus Jakob

Perasdorf, Germany
JRE JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs

Restaurant Gasthaus Jakob is part of a charming, rustic guesthouse in the Bavarian Forest, Germany. This gourmet establishment has been run by owner and head chef Michael Ammon since 2016. Awarded a prestigious Michelin star, this young chef wonderfully showcases his refined, upscale and classic yet modern cuisine. This restaurant is housed in a characteristic 250-year-old country house. Its unique setting, idyllic surroundings, and critically-acclaimed cuisine make it the perfect place for your culinary getaway. And to perfectly round off your experience, the in-house sommeliers will present you an outstanding wine list.

Book a table @ Gasthaus Jakob

Make your dinner reservations through our website for a high-quality gastronomic experience – it’s quick and easy. Book your table here and get ready for an unforgettable culinary event.

Make a reservation